Tender

Addictions to Prescriptions Medicines Review

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

02 Oct 2018 at 10:39

TenderAmendment

22 Jun 2018 at 08:24

Tender

22 Jun 2018 at 07:32

Summary of the contracting process

Public Health England is seeking an external partner to conduct a comprehensive review on the dependence related to prescribed medicines through a project titled "Addictions to Prescriptions Medicines Review." This procurement is currently at the Tender stage, having previously been published on 22nd June 2018. The tender period closed on 13th July 2018, and the contract is set to commence on 7th August 2018, concluding on 8th February 2019. The procurement is classified under Administrative healthcare services with an open procedure, allowing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate across the United Kingdom and other regions including European territories.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialised in healthcare research, evidence assessment, and related consultancy services to engage with a reputable public authority. Companies with expertise in analysing the impacts of prescribed medicines and developing cost-effective intervention strategies will be particularly well-suited for this contract. The project's focus on synthesising findings into actionable insights provides a valuable platform for SMEs looking to enhance their profiles within the healthcare sector while contributing to significant public health outcomes.

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Notice Title

Addictions to Prescriptions Medicines Review

Notice Description

As part of the review of evidence on dependence, and the short term discontinuation or longer term withdrawal symptoms associated with prescribed medicines, PHE wishes to commission an external partner to undertake a Rapid Evidence Assessment (REA) which includes a call for papers, and to synthesise the findings into one report that: a) Describes the harms associated with dependence, and the short term discontinuation and longer term withdrawal symptoms from the following prescribed medicines: opioids for chronic pain (excluding end of life /palliative care/cancer pain), benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, gabapentin and pregabalin (excluding epilepsy treatment), and antidepressants b) Describes the factors that contribute to the risk of harms associated with dependence and and the short term discontinuation or longer term withdrawal symptoms from the medicines listed in the review. c) Identifies effective and cost effective approaches to the prevention and treatment of dependence and and the short term discontinuation or longer term withdrawal symptoms from the medicines listed in the review. d) Summarises evidence about patients' own experiences of the harms caused by prescribed medicines specifically relating to dependence and and the short term discontinuation or longer term withdrawal symptoms from the medicines listed in the review. e) Identifies and describes existing examples of best practice (e.g. services providing withdrawal support) and evaluates the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of the UK health/social service delivery models that prevent or treat dependence and the short term discontinuation or longer term withdrawal symptoms associated with the medicines listed in the review (as well as health service delivery models in other countries that might inform UK provision). Additional information: Instructions to Bidders: If not already done so, you will need to register your organisation on our Bravo e-Tendering Portal. This is free of charge and a one-off requirement. https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk Once registered please navigate to Project 4641 or ITT 3401. There is a help desk facility provided by Bravo in case of any difficulty: 0800 069 8630 Option 1.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-167436c1-e70c-48c8-be31-537d6b8f4c69
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03a15077-b7a7-4529-bed3-1de9b85564f2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Aug 2018 - 8 Feb 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
Contact Name
Tim Purchase
Contact Email
tim.purchase@phe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01980 612648

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP2 0QT
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

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